Rewriting My Heart's Fate

I took a deep breath, looked up, and met Julia's gaze. "I'm up for the DNA test, but there's one thing I need from you first."

"Oh? What's that?" she asked, her eyes narrowing, a smug little smile on her face.

"If the test proves you're wrong, you'll never get involved in my relationship with Ethan again. And you'll owe us a public apology-right in front of the cameras."

The moment I said it, the room fell into whispers. Even Ethan looked shocked.

He grabbed my hand, looking worried. "What are you doing, Evelyn? Don't act rashly!"

I shook my head, my tone firm. "Ethan, is this how you want to live your life-always under someone else's thumb? If we don't stand up and fight this, we'll never get out from under it!"

Ethan hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. "Okay, I'll listen to you."

I agree to Evelyn's terms. If you refuse, then today's the day we walk away from the Graysons. We'll go our separate

now you think you're tough,

the hospital, I held Zachary tight while they drew a small vial of his blood. He

okay, sweetheart. Just hang on a little longer. I'm right here," I whispered, my

sample, too. His hand tightened

doctor took the samples and left, and the ward

came in. Theld my breath and took the slip of paper with

stared at the printed words, frozen. Aftera long stunned

was so sure..." she muttered in disbelief, as if

face. Thank God.

it's time to make good on your promise,"

covered her